Tag Archives: Windows XP

Outlook Express – say “bye bye”, now say “hello” to Windows Live Mail

Since the end of last year various parties have asked me “I get to much spam in Outlook Express, is there anything I can do about it. Do I need to buy a spam filter?”

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Patch Tuesday – 3 critical of the 7

It’s that time of the month again, Patch Batch Tuesday for Windows users. Microsoft has also pointed out that 3 of the patches for you are critical, so make sure you do those updates (if you haven’t already been requested … Continue reading

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Updates, updates, updates – when, what and how?

It is the eternal struggle of living in the twenty-first century and owning any thing electrical. It always needs a little MOT and an update. Sorry, but there is little I do can to solve that issue for you. But, … Continue reading

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‘Vista Performance and Reliability Patch’ 2

**UPDATE** A proper Windows Service Pack for Vista (SP1) is now available – click here for details and guide to installation Microsoft has released a second ‘Vista Performance and Reliability Patch’. The original one was first posted back in August, … Continue reading

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Windows Vista Service pack for now – but is it an alpha, beta, or is it a ‘Vista Performance and Reliability Pack’?

**UPDATE** A proper Windows Service Pack for Vista (SP1) is now available – click here for details and guide to installation This morning, I was delighted to read that Microsoft has released an ‘unofficial’ service pack for Windows Vista. I … Continue reading

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It is time for Vista

As many customers know, Windows Vista had arrived back in January. Some asked at the time, “should I upgrade?” The professional party line was a blunt “no”.

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